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Branaire Ducru 1981
HED93759
75 cl
12%
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Château Beychevelle is a Fourth Growth wine estate situated in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux. Its Grand Vin, made predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon, is celebrated for its harmonious potency, velvety texture, and opulent richness, with top vintages displaying excellent aging potential. The 1981 vintage in Bordeaux was challenging due to a combination of weather conditions, but properties such as Château Beychevelle managed to produce balanced and long-lived wines.
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Jancis Robinson
Somewhat understated in personality, the 1981 Branaire is quite successful, but forward, precociously supple, and fruity. The bouquet is already showing expansive, complex, chocolatey, cedary components. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 11/84.Robert Parker1st January 1998
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